NEW: SpaceX and Blue Origin Pull Out of Emptied Paris Space Summit

Four American companies, including SpaceX and Blue Origin, have canceled their participation in France’s International Space Summit. This withdrawal is linked to alleged pressure from the White House, which reportedly accused France of not coordinating with the US and of anti-competitive practices. The US also suggested the summit’s panels might not include an American perspective.

• SpaceX, Blue Origin, Stoke Space, and Starcloud have withdrawn from the International Space Summit in Paris.
• A French ministry spokesperson suggested rumors of pressure influenced the cancellations.
• The White House reportedly pressured US firms to skip the summit, citing lack of coordination and an insufficient American perspective in the panels.